An address to the public on the danger of neglecting common coughs and colds : with simple and efficacious methods of cure : with additions and selections from the most eminent authors who have written on the subject / by W. Hickman.

  • Hickman, William, of Henley-on-Thames.
Date:
[1810?]
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Credit: An address to the public on the danger of neglecting common coughs and colds : with simple and efficacious methods of cure : with additions and selections from the most eminent authors who have written on the subject / by W. Hickman. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The Cure of Colds, Coughs, Sfc. IN curing Colds, three things are essentially necessary; to open the obstructed pores, to discharge any irritable matter out of the constitution, and to observe such a kind of diet as shall consist of a mild and innocent nature, and such as is calculated to prevent feyer and inflammation, and at the same time be conducive to recovery. As soon as a Cold or Cough is round tp come upon a person, he should immediately lessen the quantify of .his food; it should consist of suppings, moderately wann, especially at night, such as small broths, water gruel, and the like; the solids should be rice, sago, light pud- dings, fruits and vegetables; the drinks should be barley water, linseed tea, toast and water,, or any other cooling liquid, that is void of irritable or healing qualities. Wc have also found of great service in this early stage of the disease, a syrup of lemon-juice, honey, and sugar candy, which may be taken at pleasure. A friend of the author's, as soon as he finds a cold oome upon him, conflneik himself entirely to this plan.